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Spoke Guide & Buying Help

Spoke Types Explained

Round spokes prioritize durability and value, while bladed spokes improve aerodynamics and efficiency. Double-butted designs balance strength, weight, and fatigue resistance.

J-Bend vs Straight-Pull

J-bend spokes offer the widest compatibility and easiest replacement. Straight-pull spokes are used with specific hub designs and are common in modern performance wheels.

Choosing the Right Spoke

Lightweight builds benefit from CX-Ray or Laser spokes. CX-Sprint adds strength for higher loads, while Race and similar round spokes prioritize durability and long-term reliability.

Need help choosing spokes? Contact our wheel builders.

Custom Bike Wheel Builds
Custom wheel builds designed to match your riding style, performance goals, and terrain. From ultralight road wheels to durable gravel and aero race setups, each build is tailored and quoted individually.
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Custom Bike Wheel Builds
$0.00
ENVE Composites ENVE Brass Spoke Nipple
ENVE's precision-engineered replacement spoke nipples: crafted for durability, these corrosion-resistant brass nipples ensure a trouble-free upgrade. Enhance your ride today!
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ENVE Brass Spoke Nipple
$0.52
Feedback Sports Spoke Wrench
Since 2004 Feedback Sports has offered a full line of bicycle repair stands, precision bike tools, elegant bicycle storage products and innovative cycling training hardware.
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Feedback Sports Spoke Wrench
$13.00
KCNC KCNC Spoke Holder
KCNC’s AL6061-T6 bladed spoke holder grips 0.8–1.3 mm aero spokes to prevent twist during wheel building. CNC-machined, anodized in gold, red, or black, and compatible with Sapim CX-Ray and similar designs.
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KCNC Spoke Holder
$15.00

Unit price : $15.00 /
KCNC KCNC Spoke Wrench
KCNC’s CNC-machined AL6061-T6 spoke wrench delivers precise nipple adjustment for accurate wheel truing. Lightweight, durable, and ergonomically shaped, it’s compatible with common spoke nipple sizes and finished in anodized colors.
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KCNC Spoke Wrench
$30.00

Unit price : $30.00 /
Pillar Spokes Pillar 13 Gauge (2.3 mm) Aluminum Spoke Nipple
After 30 years perfecting spokes, Pillar's crafted the ultimate lightweight aluminum nipple. Expertly shaped to minimize friction and make truing effortless. For discerning riders who demand unrivaled performance, Pillar 5R delivers.
Pillar 13 Gauge (2.3 mm) Aluminum Spoke Nipple
$0.45

Unit price : $0.45 /
Pillar Spokes Pillar 14 Gauge (2.0 mm) Aluminum Spoke Nipple
For 30+ years, Pillar has perfected spokes & nipples for unrivaled wheels. The innovative 5R series features strong yet lightweight aluminum nipples with an inverted design that minimizes friction. Get these premium nipples to build wheels that perform.
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Pillar 14 Gauge (2.0 mm) Aluminum Spoke Nipple
$1.00

Unit price : $1.00 /
Pillar Spokes Pillar 1422 Bladed Stainless Spokes
Pillar 1422 Rainbow spokes are bladed stainless steel spokes designed for aerodynamic performance and durability. Featuring a 2.2 x 0.95mm profile, they offer a balance of strength, stability, and custom cut-to-length flexibility for wheel builds
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Pillar 1422 Bladed Stainless Spokes
$4.50

Unit price : $4.50 /
Pillar Spokes Pillar Mega Lite J-Bend / Straight-Pull Spokes
Pillar Mega Lite spokes are ultralight bladed spokes designed for aerodynamic performance and reduced rotational weight. Ideal for climbing and performance road wheel builds where weight savings and efficiency matter most.
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Pillar Mega Lite J-Bend / Straight-Pull Spokes
$6.50

Unit price : $6.50 /
Pillar Spokes Pillar P14 J-Bend Rainbow Spokes
Pillar P14 Rainbow spokes are 2.0mm straight gauge stainless steel spokes designed for durability and stiffness, featuring a titanium rainbow finish. Supplied in 300mm lengths and cut to order for precise custom wheel builds.
Pillar P14 J-Bend Rainbow Spokes
$2.50
Pillar Spokes Pillar PSR Wing 20 Straight-Pull Spokes
Pillar PSR Wing 20 straight-pull spokes feature a 2.0 x 1.2mm bladed design for aerodynamic efficiency and improved stability. Designed for performance road and gravel builds, with custom cut-to-length options available.
Pillar PSR Wing 20 Straight-Pull Spokes
$3.19

Unit price : $3.19 /
Sapim Sapim Bladed Spoke Holder
Sapim Bladed Spoke Holder prevents spoke twist during wheel building, ensuring accurate tensioning and alignment. Compatible with CX-Ray, CX-Sprint, and other bladed spokes for precision wheel builds.
Sapim Bladed Spoke Holder
$30.00
Sapim Sapim CX-Ray J-Bend Spokes
Sapim CX-Ray J-Bend spokes are the industry benchmark for lightweight aerodynamic performance. Designed for traditional hub systems, they offer exceptional fatigue resistance, low weight, and proven reliability for road and gravel wheel builds.
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Sapim CX-Ray J-Bend Spokes
$3.80
Sapim Sapim CX-Ray Straight-Pull Spokes
Sapim CX-Ray Straight-Pull spokes deliver the same industry-leading lightweight aerodynamic performance as the J-Bend version, designed specifically for straight-pull hub systems. Ideal for high-performance road and gravel builds.
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Sapim CX-Ray Straight-Pull Spokes
$3.90
Sapim Sapim CX-Sprint J-Bend Spokes
Sapim CX-Sprint J-Bend spokes deliver increased stiffness and durability compared to CX-Ray while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency. Designed for traditional hub systems, they are ideal for powerful riders, low spoke count wheels, and high-load road, gra
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Sapim CX-Sprint J-Bend Spokes
$3.00
Sapim Sapim CX-Sprint Straight-Pull Spokes
Sapim CX-Sprint Straight-Pull spokes deliver enhanced stiffness and durability compared to CX-Ray while maintaining aerodynamic performance. Designed specifically for straight-pull hub systems, they are ideal for powerful riders, low spoke count wheels, a
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Sapim CX-Sprint Straight-Pull Spokes
$3.10
Sapim Sapim Internal Alloy Nipple
Sapim Internal Alloy Nipples are lightweight 7075 aluminum nipples designed for internal nipple rim systems. Ideal for aero road and gravel wheel builds, they provide reliable tensioning, improved load distribution, and a clean rim profile.
Sapim Internal Alloy Nipple
$0.55
Sapim Sapim Laser J-Bend Spokes
Sapim Laser J-Bend spokes feature an ultralight 2.0-1.5-2.0mm double-butted design, delivering weight savings, fatigue resistance, and performance for lightweight road and gravel wheel builds
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Sapim Laser J-Bend Spokes
$1.50
Sapim Sapim Polyax Hexagonal Secure Lock Aluminum Nipple
Sapim Polyax Secure Lock Aluminum Nipples combine lightweight 7075 construction with improved spoke alignment and tension retention, making them ideal for high-performance road, gravel, and mountain wheel builds.
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Sapim Polyax Hexagonal Secure Lock Aluminum Nipple
$0.55
Sapim Sapim Race J-Bend Spokes
Sapim Race J-Bend spokes feature a 2.0-1.8-2.0mm double-butted design, delivering durability, fatigue resistance, and compatibility with traditional hub systems for road, gravel, and MTB wheel builds.
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Sapim Race J-Bend Spokes
$1.25
Sapim Sapim Race Straight-Pull Spoke
Sapim Race Straight-Pull spokes are a durable, double-butted option for high-mileage road, gravel, and MTB wheel builds. Designed for strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term reliability in modern straight-pull hub systems.
Sapim Race Straight-Pull Spoke
$1.35